A critical appraisal of "Does acute passive stretching increase muscle length in children with cerebral palsy?"

This paper serves as an appraisal for a 2013 article published in the journal, Clinical Biomechanics, regarding the effects of acute passive stretching on muscle length in children with cerebral palsy. A brief description of how this article was chosen for appraisal is provided in the introduction and methods sections, along with information regarding the clinical question. In the results, a critical appraisal of the article takes place to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the 2013 article. Finally, clinical significance for the study is illustrated in the discussion.